Ingredient Handling/Mixing

Position Title: Ingredient Handling/Mixing

Reports To: Team Leader

FLSA Status: Hourly-Non-Exempt

Job Grade: 1

Pay Range: $21.00-$29.28 per hour

Date Revised: April 2025

Position Overview:

The Ingredient Handler is responsible for producing in-specification milk and beverage products by operating standardization and continuous flow processing equipment, following established methods, formulas, and procedures. This role also supports the packaging line as needed to ensure consistent production flow.

The Ingredient Handler plays a key role in ensuring product quality, safety, and consistency. This includes monitoring equipment, performing clean-in-place (CIP) procedures, and conducting in-process testing. The position also requires identifying areas for improvement and participating in process optimization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, and environmental regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, observing all PPE requirements
• Operate standardization equipment and continuous flow systems to process milk and beverages according to specification
• Perform CIP on machinery to ensure sanitation and product quality
• Maintain accurate ingredient addition and conduct in-process product testing
• Adjust processes as needed to ensure products remain within specification
• Support consistent product supply to the packaging line
• Accurately complete all scheduled quality checks and batch documentation
• Prepare and review batch records in collaboration with the QA team
• Communicate deviations in product or process directly to the Team Leader
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and make adjustments to equipment as required
• Verify proper functionality of standardization equipment in accordance with SOPs
• Support routine and preventative maintenance of equipment
• Report any food safety or quality issues to management immediately
• Analyze process and equipment data to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance quality
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations
• Work collaboratively with team members, offering support where needed
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and provide clear documentation when required
• Complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Perform additional duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and purpose of the position

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Prior experience in dairy or food processing strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and proactively
• Demonstrated teamwork skills with a willingness to assist other departments
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written
• Ability to reliably commute to the facility for scheduled shifts

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to navigate all areas of the facility, including office spaces, warehouse areas, and the exterior perimeter.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to safely perform job duties.
• Ability to stand, sit, and carry out tasks throughout a full shift, with appropriate meal breaks.
• Physically capable of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, and crouching as needed.
• Able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier objects with reasonable accommodations.
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform job duties accurately.
• Capable of assessing weights, judging distances, and working at various heights.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 6am-230pm

Compensation:

At Cayuga Milk Ingredients, we value a fair and comprehensive approach to compensation. Our wage range for this role is determined by various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an employee to start at or near the top of the range for the position. Compensation decisions are made based on individual job circumstances considering skill level, previous experience, and education requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cayuga Milk Ingredients is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of others. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their job duties are prohibited from disclosing this information to unauthorized individuals, except in specific circumstances outlined by applicable laws and regulations (41 CFR 60-1.35(c)).

General Statement:

All Cayuga employees recognize that the success and prosperity of the company is everyone’s responsibility. All employees are expected to treat each other in a positive, respectful, and professional manner, to be at work for their assigned shift and to work safely as a team. Employees must be self-starters who can relate to all levels of the organization.

Disclaimer:

o All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

o This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

o The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

o This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.